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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,852.72, 259,275.92 and 172,721.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,852.72, 259,275.92 and 172,721.46 is: 238,391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,852.72 : 259,275.92 = 172,721.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,852.72/259,275.92 = 172,721.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,852.72x = 259,275.92 × 172,721.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,852.72x = 44,782,515,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,782,515,445.24/187,852.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,391.63

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